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NBC's TODAY continues to gain momentum and tighten the morning ratings race posting its closest total viewer gap with GMA in months.

Brooke Shields and Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live' host Andy Cohen stopped by this morning's TODAY to recommend reading for the holiday season. Check out the appearance below!

Just added to the lineup of star performers are Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae and Thomas Rhett. They join the previously announced Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich and Brett Eldredge on the live 90-minute special

Charli XCX stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform her new hit, 'Break the Rules' from her sophomore album, 'Sucker'. Watch the appearance below!

Before the ball drops in Times Square, NBC will help ring in the New Year with "A Toast to 2014!," a two hour primetime special airing Wednesday, December 31 at 8pm/7c

Geoffrey Bradfield, Barbara and Donald Tober, Gillian and Sylvester Miniter, Eleanora and Michael Kennedy and Ambassador John Loeb and Sharon Handler Loeb co-hosted a special VIP Preview of acclaimed celebrity and society photographer Annie Watt's Impromptu Portraits at the prestigious Galerie Dumonteil on Park Avenueand 57th Street on Tuesday to benefit the American Heart Association. The incisive images of celebrities, political figures, designers and society's elite filled the walls of the elegant gallery. The images were presented in a variety of sizes and formats, classic 8 x 10, Oversize and snappy Polaroids and many were scooped up by the attendees.

Rapper Nicki Minaj stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about her third album 'The Pinkprint' and opened up about some of the events in her life that inspired her to make music.

NBC has announced that legendary singer Barry Manilow will perform live tonight, December 15 broadcast of TODAY.

NBC has announced that legendary singer Barry Manilow will perform live on the Monday, December 15 broadcast of TODAY. On Wednesday, December 17th, Broadway favorite Bernadette Peters will visit the morning show to talk about her new series 'Mozart in the Jungle'

Mark Wahlberg stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film 'The Gambler' and also discusses a request he filed with the state of Massachusetts asking to be pardoned for an assault he committed in his teens.

Ricky Gervais stopped by this morning's TODAY to celebrate the news that he received a Golden Globe nomination for his TV series 'Dexter.'

Hollywood's leading ladies were out on Wednesday morning, December 10th to celebrate The Hollywood Reporter's Women In Entertainment: Power 100 with a breakfast in Los Angeles, California. This year jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, sponsored the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award which was received by Shonda Rhimes. The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, which recognizes a woman in the entertainment industry who is a pioneer and leader in the industry, was presented to Shonda by Tony Goldwyn.

Rebel Wilson stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about starring in the new comedy 'Night at the Museum 3' alongside Ben Stiller.

Acclaimed and much loved celebrity and society photographer Annie Watt, a familiar face in the New York social and commercial art scenes will unveil her first solo exhibition at the Galerie Dumonteil, at 475 Park Avenue in New York City, from today, December 10th 2014 to January 10th 2015.

Martin Freeman stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about reprising his role as Bilbo Baggins in the latest installment of the THE HOBBIT franchise.

Rosario Dawson stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about her friendship with comedy legend Chris Rock and how they were able to balance drama and comedy in their new film 'Top Five.'

Award winning singer Leann Rimes stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform 'Blue Christmas' from her new holiday album 'One Christmas - Chapter 1'.

Al Roker, the weather anchor for NBC's “Today,” and Hoda Kotb, co-host of “Today's” fourth hour, will welcome the new year co-hosting NBC's live, high-definition coverage of the “126th Rose Parade” from Pasadena, California, on Thursday, January 1 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET/8:30-10:00 a.m. PT).*

Acclaimed and much loved celebrity and society photographer Annie Watt, a familiar face in the New York social and commercial art scenes will unveil her first solo exhibition at the Galerie Dumonteil, at 475 Park Avenue in New York City, from December 10th 2014 to January 10th 2015.

A Cappella quintet Pentatonix stopped by this morning's TODAY to ring in the holiday season with a performance of 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town', from their new album, 'That's Christmas to Me.'